A second special session began June 12 - House and Senate leaders are meeting to find agreement on the 2013-15 operating budget.Rep. Mark Hargrove gives constituents information on status of the state budget negotiations and the recent revenue forecast numbers. Continue reading
Dan Kristiansen Home | About Dan | Dan’s Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 39th Legislative District Map Two important state forecasts were released on June 18. The first was a report on our state’s economy and its impact on tax collections – also known as Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2013 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Public Information Officer- (360) 786-7794 Klippert says no new taxes needed as revenue and caseload forecasts are up The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released the quarterly report on state tax collections today. Continue reading
Paul Harris Home | About Paul | Paul’s Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 17th Legislative District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, It has been a while since I have sent an update, partly because the first special session came and went with nothing accomplished. Read: Continue reading
RADIO BROADCAST FEED TRANSCRIPT June 18, 2013 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Broadcast Coordinator – (360) 786-7257 / Studio – (360) 786-5046 The attached audio is a supplement to a news release that was sent earlier from Reps. Dan Kristiansen and J.T. Wilcox, the leader and Continue reading
RADIO BROADCAST FEED TRANSCRIPT June 18, 2013 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Broadcast Coordinator – (360) 786-7257 / Studio – (360) 786-5046 Nealey optimistic increased revenue should pave way for operating budget agreement Legislator: Rep. Terry NealeyDate Recorded: June 18, 2013Run Time: 60 seconds SUGGESTED LEAD: The Continue reading
Today the state’s revenue forecast revealed Washington’s tax collections are expected grow an additional $231 million beyond what expected. This means the upcoming 2013-15 budget will bring in $2 billion more, or 6.6 percent growth, from the 2011-13 budget, which ends June 30. Rep. Bruce Chandler said today’s report means the economy is slowly recovering, and the state’s budget is starting to see the return on those economic improvements. New home building numbers specifically have improved, the highest since the end of 2007. Continue reading
The state’s revenue forecast today revealed the state could bring in another $231 million more than expected, in addition to the $2 billion more the state will bring in between the 2011-13 budget and the 2013-15 budget. The caseload forecast later revealed $90 million in savings as a result of reduced enrollment in schools, correctional facilities and social services. Continue reading
As you are probably aware, last week marked the end of the first special session of 2013. It was frustrating that after an additional 30 days we had no consensus on the state budget. Like you, I was hopeful that by this point we would have found a compromise and voted on a well written budget. In this newsletter I would like to explain a little of what is happening in Olympia and give you some exciting news about our office! I hope you find the information below helpful and interesting. Continue reading
The House Republican lead on education issues, Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw, sent out a statement on the $231 million uptick in tax collections reported by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. Continue reading